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Kansas Takes 3-6 Record to West Virginia for Big 12 Matchup
By Hollis Brandt
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Kansas travels to Morgantown on Saturday to face West Virginia in a Big 12 matchup between programs entering the game with contrasting records.
The Jayhawks are 3-6 through nine games, while the Mountaineers have won five and lost four. West Virginia enters with a two-win advantage and the opportunity to reach 6-4 with a victory. Kansas will be looking to earn its fourth win and improve its position as the regular season approaches its conclusion.
The difference in records makes West Virginia the more successful team entering Saturday’s contest. The Mountaineers also have the benefit of playing at Milan Puskar Stadium, giving them a home-field advantage as they attempt to add another victory to their season total.
For West Virginia, the game represents an opportunity to reach six wins and establish a winning record through 10 games. That would put the Mountaineers above .500 and reach the win total commonly associated with bowl eligibility. A home victory would also provide a positive result as the team moves into the final portion of the schedule.
Kansas has a more immediate challenge. The Jayhawks must travel to West Virginia and attempt to improve on a 3-6 record. A win would move Kansas to 4-6, giving the program another opportunity to finish the season on a better note. A loss would leave the Jayhawks with seven defeats and make the remaining schedule more difficult.
Both teams have reason to approach the contest as an important November opportunity. West Virginia can strengthen its position with another victory, while Kansas needs to find a way to change the trajectory of its season.
The Mountaineers will look to use their home setting to maintain their advantage in the standings. Kansas, meanwhile, will try to produce a road result against a conference opponent with a better record.
Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Eastern Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown. ESPNU will televise the game.
Hollis Brandt
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